Never Give Up
Rage Lyrics


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You fought so hard but you have lost it
Your life's kicked in the dirt
Like it never was, like you were not born
It's over and out

Never let yourself get stuck in fears,
use your power (use your power)
Never let it get you down, no way,
use your power (use your power)

Living without any hope is like you're almost dead

And life will give and take it away from you
Take it all away
A storm will blow you from this place
Never give up
And destiny, it's waiting in darkness though
Let it have it's way
You're laughing in the devils face
Never give up

You're not alone, there's so many like you
Freedom will have its price
The fire in you, that glows in the ashes
Is burning still hot

Now you take your time and not your life,
use your power (use your power)
Feel the force, you've got it all inside,
use your power (use your power)

If you don't help yourself noone else will ever do

And life will give and take it away from you
Take it all away
A storm will blow you from this place
Never give up
And destiny, it's waiting in darkness though
Let it have it's way




You're laughing in the devils face
Never give up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rage’s song “Never Give Up” speak to the struggles that people face in life and encourage them to keep fighting. The song starts by acknowledging the pain of loss and defeat, but then turns to a message of hope and empowerment. The lyrics suggest that even in the darkest moments, there is always something within us that can keep us going.


The first stanza speaks to the feeling of defeat that one experiences after fighting so hard and still losing. The lyrics paint a picture of someone whose life has been “kicked in the dirt” and who feels like they were never meant to be alive. However, the chorus provides a solution to this feeling of defeat, and encourages the listener to use the power within them to fight back. The second stanza speaks to the importance of hope in life, as living without it is “like you’re almost dead.”


The song continues with a message of perseverance, reminding the listener that life will have ups and downs, but they should never give up. The lyrics suggest that destiny is waiting for us, and we should let it have its way. The final stanza speaks to the idea that the fire within us will keep burning, even in the ashes of defeat. The lyrics encourage the listener to use their power to overcome their struggles, because if they don’t help themselves, no one else will.


Line by Line Meaning

You fought so hard but you have lost it
Despite your struggles, you were unsuccessful


Your life's kicked in the dirt
Your situation is in ruins


Like it never was, like you were not born
Your existence feels unimportant


It's over and out
Your situation is hopeless


Never let yourself get stuck in fears,
Do not allow fear to control you


use your power (use your power)
Empower yourself to overcome fear


Never let it get you down, no way,
Do not allow adversity to defeat you


Living without any hope is like you're almost dead
Without hope, life is barely worth living


And life will give and take it away from you
Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs


Take it all away
Everything you have can be lost


A storm will blow you from this place
Unexpected events can dramatically change your life


Never give up
Do not lose hope or determination


And destiny, it's waiting in darkness though
Your fate is uncertain and can be discouraging


Let it have it's way
Accept that fate is beyond your control


You're laughing in the devils face
You are defying negative influences in your life


You're not alone, there's so many like you
Others share similar struggles and experiences


Freedom will have its price
Breaking free from hardship requires sacrifice


The fire in you, that glows in the ashes
Your inner strength can still shine through adversity


Is burning still hot
Your determination remains strong


Now you take your time and not your life,
Be patient and cautious instead of giving up


Feel the force, you've got it all inside,
Believe in your own strength to overcome obstacles


If you don't help yourself noone else will ever do
You must take action to improve your own situation




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